door six purple fingers curl around my wrist again. I look up into serious eyes. “Riflan and the others know that I don’t want you near the new females. So don’t try anything.”
He releases me and then turns and heads to his precious lab. Humph. I can’t believe he told the others not to let me near the women. That dirty dog.
He’s worried about you , my soft side whispers.
Hmmm. What would make him act this way? The only thing I can figure out is that he’s afraid they will try to get me to help them escape and possibly talk me into escaping with them.
I love him too much to leave him. But if the females see me they may think I’ll help them escape. I shiver as I remember how other aliens act compared to the dagrinians. The women are better off here. That’s for sure.
I’m heading down the corridor when Drandok steps out of a connecting corridor. His eyes light up when he sees me. In a flash, I’m being hugged and sniffed. The firmness of his body reminds me of Hilam but his scent doesn’t. Since dagrinians are sniffers I’m glad they all smell good.
His muscular arms release me and he gives me a lopsided smile. “I see Hilam is doing his duty and staying nice and healthy.”
I’m not about to ask what that duty is. When Zefrom said those words to me I fell for it and he gladly let me know that a dagrinian’s duty to a female is to mate her as often as possible and to openly let others watch them mate for claiming purposes whenever the mood strikes. After the shock wore off I realized my inner thighs were damp from the juices coming out of me. Looks like I’m more outgoing than I ever realized.
“Yes, he is. I’m going to cook some food for the new women. Do you know how they are doing?” I ask in my sweetest tone.
“They are fine. Otherwise Klimen and Rylem would have gone to Riflan for help.” His pretty eyes harden like a commander. “You are not to go near them right now. Let their males take care of them.”
When my lips twist unhappily, Drandok chuckles. “I see Hilam has his hands full with you, little human. Be good,” he orders and then disappears through one of the doors I’m not allowed to go through.
I rub my hands as I go into the kitchen and start preparing some food. I want the new women to feel good and to see that this place is not bad. At least I know that the women are okay. Looks like that will have to be enough for now. Sometimes protective males are not easy to be around. This is definitely one of those times.
Several hours later, I happily look around at all the food and am satisfied with the amount. I go get Hilam and hope he’s changed his mind about letting me go to deliver it. I’ll make sure they know this place is safe and good.
I enter our home and see that he’s still in his lab. Maybe he’s working on the replicator. That thing will come in handy. “I have the food ready. Since I know more about it than most here onboard, I think it would be good for me to deliver it with you.”
Hilam puts down the device he was working on and sighs long-sufferingly. “What would they need to know? It’s just food,” he answers as we leave our home and head toward the kitchen.
“Well, one of them could be allergic to some of the ingredients. I could stay and look for signs of human allergies.” That sounds good. I really want to see the women. Maybe one of them will end up being friendly like Hallie was. I could use a female friend.
Hilam wraps his arm around me in a comforting manner. “Not this time, Megan. Within seven or eight active cycles you’ll be able to meet them. Have patience, sweet one.” He touches my dress and a passionate gleam enters his unique eyes. “You look pretty in this dress.”
His compliment makes me feel better. “Thanks,” I answer as we enter the kitchen and dining area. Riflan, Drandok, Rivlok, Zefrom, and Trilom are already here snacking.
I’m pleasantly surprised when I recognize that being around so many massive